Thursday, 13 December 2007
Not doing so well!
After seeing Del doing so well last month, we have been tempted to think that a miraculous cure had healed Dell, but a body scan last week shows that the cancer is still spreading. Del is still up and about but is needing more and more time to rest. She's not enjoying her food as much, and is loosing some weight. Her pain is coming back again, and she needs more analgesic. This is a particularly hard time for Del (and the rest of the family too). They would really appreciate your prayers at this time.
Thursday, 8 November 2007
Sill Improving!
The blood test is dropping showing that the cancer is getting less! This is certainly confirmation as to why she's feeling so much better. She's now walking around the boundary of Delhuntie each day. That's 1.5 kilometers! Del even went down to Melbourne today!
She's now only on 5 mgm of Morphine day and night and soon will be cutting that out too!
She continues to get stronger and stronger and being a blessing to others.
I asked Del, "What do you attribute the dramatic change in your condition" to which she replied "It can only be a miracle". Praise the Lord! Let's keep praying that the trend continues, and that she has a complete recovery.
She's now only on 5 mgm of Morphine day and night and soon will be cutting that out too!
She continues to get stronger and stronger and being a blessing to others.
I asked Del, "What do you attribute the dramatic change in your condition" to which she replied "It can only be a miracle". Praise the Lord! Let's keep praying that the trend continues, and that she has a complete recovery.
Monday, 22 October 2007
Still getting stronger!
I visited Del on Sabbath and to my surprise, Del got up from the couch and walked over to me and gave me a real big hug! Despite her cancer count going still higher, she is feeling and looking a whole lot better. She still inspires me with her strength and determination.
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Del is still improving!
Del is getting much stronger, she walked up the stairs at home by herself! She's getting her appetite back, and she's needing less morphine for the pain! Last Sabbath she even attended church! The atmosphere was electric! She recently witnessed to female ambulance driver who attended church and sat next to Del! Let's keep praying that this trend continues!
Friday, 12 October 2007
Del has had a good week!
Del has been up and about this week.... walked down to the lake, been over to her flat and is getting stronger! Her cancer count in the blood test is on the way down and she's been eating more! Let's keep praying that this trend will continue!
Monday, 8 October 2007
Del's back home after being is hospital
Del is back home after a few days in hospital. The nausea meant that she was becoming dehydrated. After about 8 litre bags of fluid, she has improved considerably!
On Sunday, she even walked out to the kitchen for breakfast and even had some eggs!
Del's birthday was on Sunday! She turned 28! There were many friends and loved ones to help her celebrate!
She's on a different pain medication now and that's better for her too.
The results from the blood test for the cancer markers have gone up a little, which is not good news.
I'm still amazed at her courage and strength and witnessing to people while in she was in hospital.
On Sunday, she even walked out to the kitchen for breakfast and even had some eggs!
Del's birthday was on Sunday! She turned 28! There were many friends and loved ones to help her celebrate!
She's on a different pain medication now and that's better for her too.
The results from the blood test for the cancer markers have gone up a little, which is not good news.
I'm still amazed at her courage and strength and witnessing to people while in she was in hospital.
Monday, 1 October 2007
Update on Del #4
Del's contagious smile! (Picture taken on 28th September 2007)Her Aunty Robyn was able to organise an electric hospital bed, a wheel chair, a walker and a support for the bath making it easier for her to shower. These are free and on loan from the State government.
She is needing a little stronger pain killers each day and still struggles with nausea thus making it hard to keep food down.
Since Robyn is back at her other job, a carer (Simone) is helping to look after Del along with one of her mates, KJ, from WA. The community nurses (district nurses) are coming in daily to keep an eye on her condition and medication etc.
Happy Surprise Birthday
Aunty Lorraine organised a beautiful birthday cake
A couple of mates from College, Renae (with her baby) from Newcastle and Kelly Jo from WA 
Del watches her slide show picturesDel will be turning 28 on the 7th of October and a surprise party was organised by Margaret Scale (sister in law) last Sabbath (29th of September). A few of her college mates travelled from interstate to be with her on this special occasion. Most of her immediate family were there, as well as Robyn & Warren and Julie from Cooranbong.
Her niece, Danielle, made a lovely slide show celebrating her life. There was hardly a dry eye at the end as everyone was reminded all the things she has accomplished in her life so far. There was a season of prayer asking God for his continued blessing and healing, but trusting in His providence.
Thinking of visiting Del?
Del does love having visitors, but we are tiring! Making it short and sweet is the message! Please coordinate with her parents, Elwyn and Helen on 03 5633 1000.
Contacting Del
Del’s mobile is chockers with text messages! If you’d like to send your love and blessings, drop her a line or send a card instead! Here's the address
Delwyn Scale
Delhuntie Park
Princes Highway
Trafalgar East
VIC 3824
Delwyn Scale
Delhuntie Park
Princes Highway
Trafalgar East
VIC 3824
Friday, 28 September 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Update on Delwyn #3
Robyn flew down last Sunday to help Del. As a community nurse, Rob specialises in palliative care. She has been able to assist with Del's pain management which has helped her lots. Robyn just said that she was walking a little in the house today and even went outside in a wheel chair! That's good news. Julie and I are to Melbourne tomorrow morning to see her, so hopefully we'll be able to give some more up to date news.Thanks so much to people who are sending messages to her... she really appreciates it, even though she is not able to respond to everyone! And of course, thanks too for upholding her in prayer.
Update on Delwyn #3
Robyn flew down last Sunday to help Del. As a community nurse, Rob specialises in palliative care. She has been able to assist with Del's pain management which has helped her lots. Robyn just said that she was walking a little in the house today and even went outside in a wheel chair! That's good news. Julie and I are to Melbourne tomorrow morning to see her, so hopefully we'll be able to give some more up to date news.Thanks so much to people who are sending messages to her... she really appreciates it, even though she is not able to respond to everyone! And of course, thanks too for upholding her in prayer.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Delwyn is back home at Delhuntie after a good stay at Highwood. The good news is that the blood tests show a reduction of cancer in her body (down from 275, to 261), making Del, the doctor and family very happy. Blood test will be continuing! She’s definitely feeling better, but still got pain. She’s stiff and not up and about too much.Should you be planning to visit Del, please coordinate with her parents, Elwyn and Helen just to make sure that there isn’t too much going on. They’re phone number is 03 5633 1000 or 0438 563 329.Del wants to thank all of her friends for their love and support. She particularly enjoys text messages, rather than phone calls. She is by no means out of the woods and still needs your love prayers and support. Her faith is stronger than ever.Should you have any nice pictures of Del for the web, please email them to me wscale@gmail.com
Delwyn is back home at Delhuntie after a good stay at Highwood. The good news is that the blood tests show a reduction of cancer in her body (down from 275, to 261), making Del, the doctor and family very happy. Blood test will be continuing! She’s definitely feeling better, but still got pain. She’s stiff and not up and about too much.Should you be planning to visit Del, please coordinate with her parents, Elwyn and Helen just to make sure that there isn’t too much going on. They’re phone number is 03 5633 1000 or 0438 563 329.Del wants to thank all of her friends for their love and support. She particularly enjoys text messages, rather than phone calls. She is by no means out of the woods and still needs your love prayers and support. Her faith is stronger than ever.Should you have any nice pictures of Del for the web, please email them to me wscale@gmail.com
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Almost a couple of years ago, my niece Delwyn, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite having surgeries and a lot of treatment, the cancer has spread through her body with metastases in her lungs and back.While the prognosis is not good, Del’s faith in God is very strong and she’s certainly not giving up. She’s currently in a specialist health retreat centre at Highwood in the Dandenong Ranges. She’ll be there until about the 21st of September when she returns home to her home Delhuntie Park.The cancer is impacting on Del’s life. She’s spending more time in bed due to a tumour putting pressure on her spine. She’s needing some morphine (Endone 5mgm) to help control the pain. As the morphine makes people nauseated, she’s having anti nausea medication when needed (Maxalon).Each of us, as family members, are amazed at her faith in God. Del has said that she’s much closer to God as a result of her struggle and that it is worth going through all of this to bring her closer to God! She is even taking the time to encourage loved ones who are finding it hard accepting this illness.Probably the best way to communicate with Del is by text message as she can then reply at her leisure. Del was anointed some time ago, and just a couple of weeks ago, we had a Sabbath of prayer and fasting petitioning God to heal her if it was His will. We also prayed that if she’s not healed that she won’t be in a lot of pain. (Bone cancer can be very painful).I know that you’ll join with the family in praying for her continued strength and that she may be a blessing to others.
Almost a couple of years ago, my niece Delwyn, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite having surgeries and a lot of treatment, the cancer has spread through her body with metastases in her lungs and back.While the prognosis is not good, Del’s faith in God is very strong and she’s certainly not giving up. She’s currently in a specialist health retreat centre at Highwood in the Dandenong Ranges. She’ll be there until about the 21st of September when she returns home to her home Delhuntie Park.The cancer is impacting on Del’s life. She’s spending more time in bed due to a tumour putting pressure on her spine. She’s needing some morphine (Endone 5mgm) to help control the pain. As the morphine makes people nauseated, she’s having anti nausea medication when needed (Maxalon).Each of us, as family members, are amazed at her faith in God. Del has said that she’s much closer to God as a result of her struggle and that it is worth going through all of this to bring her closer to God! She is even taking the time to encourage loved ones who are finding it hard accepting this illness.Probably the best way to communicate with Del is by text message as she can then reply at her leisure. Del was anointed some time ago, and just a couple of weeks ago, we had a Sabbath of prayer and fasting petitioning God to heal her if it was His will. We also prayed that if she’s not healed that she won’t be in a lot of pain. (Bone cancer can be very painful).I know that you’ll join with the family in praying for her continued strength and that she may be a blessing to others.
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